greek orgs. could face univ. and state actions

www.michigandaily.com/news/greek-orgs-responsible- damages-could-face-numerous-judicial-processes
The above link is the most recent new regarding the hotel damages by 6 Greek Fraternities and Sororities.

The article states....Six University Greek life chapters who reportedly caused damage at two Michigan ski resorts have already been suspended by their national chapters. Now, they will face a number of processes that could yield further punishment beyond the suspension of their chapter events, philanthropy, recruitment and social activities. One of the main issues at play is vandalism and property damage. The Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity has been the focus of attention after causing damages at Treetops Resort, which according to manager Barry Owens, could cost between $85,000 and $100,000 to repair. Owens said the resort plans to press charges in the incident.
.....Officials with the Boyne Highlands Resort have estimated damages there will total about $25,000.
......The damages could qualify as “willful and malicious destruction of property” under Michigan state penal code. In a scenario where enough students were on the trip to reduce individual damages to between $200 and $1,000, each student would face misdemeanor charges. These could result in up to one year in prison, “a fine of not more than $2,000 or three times the amount of the destruction or injury, whichever is greater,” or both.

If individual damages were to total between $1,000 and $20,000 each, the individuals would face felony charges — which could result in up to five years in prison, “a fine of not more than $10,000 or three times the amount of the destruction or injury, whichever is greater,” or both.

However, no individuals have yet been identified, at least publicly, as culpable for the damages.

Beyond state law, E. Royster Harper, vice president for student life, said in an interview last week with The Michigan Daily the students will also face University-centric procedures to address their actions.